Harrison Happenings Community Fund

08/02/2025

07/11/2025

🎉 Are you ready for the BIG news?! 🎉

This year, instead of our usual back-to-school giveaway, we’re hosting a full Back-to-School EVENT — with the help of our amazing friends at Arena 5/9!

📚✂️✏️ That’s right — this year’s drive will be packed with:
• Free school supplies
• Exciting raffles
• A FREE game of laser tag for every child who attends!

📆 Date: August 2nd, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Arena 5/9
📝 Registration is required for all school-aged children.
➡️ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKjLN7sz45WrIEliopsyhCKkoqNq2fgUu473VzbkZ_9W6vlQ/viewform

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🙌 Want to help?
If you’re a business or nonprofit in Harrison and would like to donate funds, school supplies, or kid-related items/baskets, please reach out to our treasurer Dakota at 📞 513-788-1329.

💚 Monetary donations can be made in the following ways:
✏️ Cash App: $hhccfund (Harrison Happenings)
📚 Venmo: (Harrison Happenings)
🏦 Cash & Checks: Accepted at WesBanco — reference the Harrison Happenings Community Fund
📬 Mailing Option:
Make checks payable to:
Harrison Happenings Community Fund
Mail to:
c/o WesBanco
10575 Harrison Ave
Harrison, OH 45030

07/08/2025

🎒 Back to School Fundraising Event! 📚
We’re getting a late start on our back-to-school fundraiser this year, but we have some exciting changes coming—and we can’t wait to share them with you soon!
Due to family vacations and other events, we unfortunately won’t be doing our usual donation boxes this year. Instead, we’ll be focusing solely on monetary donations.�If you'd still like to make a large item donation, please reach out—we’d be happy to coordinate with one of our volunteers to make it happen.
We’re also looking to partner with local businesses that would like to donate kid-related prizes or themed baskets. If this sounds like something you or your business would be interested in, please get in touch!
Even though we’re starting a bit later and shifting things around, we’re so hopeful that our amazing community will come together—just like always—to support the kids of Harrison!
💥 We can’t wait to share the BIG news about this year’s changes—stay tuned! 🤩🤩

Here’s how you can donate monetarily to help purchase school supplies:
✏️ Cash App: $hhccfund (Harrison Happenings)�📚 Venmo: (Harrison Happenings)�🏫 Cash & Checks: Accepted at WesBanco — reference the Harrison Happenings Community Fund account�📬 By Mail:�Make checks payable to:�Harrison Happenings Community Fund�Mail to:�c/o WesBanco�10575 Harrison Ave�Harrison, OH 45030
Thank you for your continued support—let’s make this school year amazing for our local students! 💚

04/16/2025

01/15/2025

Harrison Happenings Community Fund would like to share our "Year In Review" for 2024.

Join us in celebrating the impact they've made with the support of generous donors.

The Harrison Happenings Community Fund was established on November 3, 2021. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we are committed to assisting children, senior citizens, pets, and families.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged children, individuals, and families by providing gifts and necessities; educational supplies; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates, nonprofits, and local business owners, and searching for new resources and partnerships to better our community.

With the support of our friends and neighbors like you, we can do so much more in the years to come for our community!

Your generosity can go a long way in spreading kindness and positivity. Let's work together and make our community a better place for everyone.

Here are ways to donate:
💝 Cash App: Shhcfund (Harrison Happenings)
❤️‍🩹 Venmo: (Harrison Happenings)
💝 Wesbanco: Accepts cash & checks (reference: Harrison Happenings Community Fund)
❤️‍🩹 Online: https://givebutter.com/harrisonhappeningscommunityfund

Thank you for your continued support!

12/22/2024

The Harrison Happenings Community Fund faced some unexpected hurdles with our Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway this year, especially following the loss of the Pathways to Home building, which is now under new management. In October, we received a notice to vacant their building. This was completely unexpected and left us scrambling to move. Since we didn't have a venue for Santa's Workshop, we pivoted just adopting several families in need.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Valeria from Master Blasters: Gelly Ball Entertainment LLC who donated several large bags of toys, and additional gifts purchased by our Executive Director and Treasurer, we were able to spread joy to families in need this Christmas season.

We proudly adopted 12 children from the area, whose families were facing tough times due to medical emergencies or unexpected financial struggles. Each child received a bag filled with over 10 presents. It was a heartwarming reminder of the hope and happiness that can shine through even the most challenging circumstances during the holiday season.

We hope this Christmas brings you not just a mountain of presents, but also a whole lot of love and joy! May your holiday season be filled with laughter, warmth, and special time spent with family and friends. Here’s to making wonderful memories together!

11/18/2024

Come see Mrs. Claus!

She will be handing out some goodies for us at Hiatt's Florist & Gifts!

Matt Hiatt says:

Get ready for a festive celebration!

Hiatt's Florist & Gifts is excited to announce our annual open house on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm. We can’t wait to welcome everyone and invite you to join Santa Claus from 10 am to 1 pm for a delightful opportunity to capture a free picture with him!

This year, our open house will be even more special with a fantastic lineup of vendors. Look forward to browsing offerings from Happy Hobby Crystal Hunt, Red Aspen, Harper Jane Designs, Higate Farms, On Mission, and Moses' Masons. Plus, the Harrison Happenings Community Fund will have treats to share with all the wonderful children who come to take their picture with Santa!

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy amazing sales, specials, and giveaways that Hiatt's Florist & Gifts has planned for this extraordinary Christmas open house.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on December 7th from 9 am to 1 pm at 1106 Stone Drive, Harrison, OH 45030!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of joy and holiday spirit!

11/14/2024

Our 4th Annual Holiday Pet Toy/Food Drive is happening now!!

Families in crisis often need support not just for themselves and their children, but for their beloved pets as well. Too frequently, assistance for pets is overlooked. We are determined to change that!

Partnering with Pathways to Home, we are dedicated to helping their pantry clients care for their pets. All pet food and toy items collected during November and December will be given to Pathways to Home to distribute to those in need.

Pet toy/food donations can be dropped off at:
🎁 Harrison Pet Center: 10517 Harrison Ave. Harrison, OH 45030

Prefer to donate money for the purchase of items? You can use these options:
🎄 Cash App: $hhccfund (Harrison Happenings)
🎄 Venmo: (Harrison Happenings)
🎄 Wesbanco: Accepts cash & checks (reference: Harrison Happenings Community
Fund)

Thank you all for your continued support! I appreciate you more than words can adequately express.

10/01/2024

Thank you to Magic Land for sponsoring a fundraiser for us! ❤️

Did you know that Harrison has a community fund dedicated to making our community a better place? This incredible initiative is driven by local community members who share a passion for spreading compassion, kindness, and positivity.

Help Make a Difference!
Whether it’s $5,10,20,100 anything helps!!

As a special contribution, all admission sales from our event “PAY WHAT YOU CAN” will go directly towards supporting this amazing fund, which is currently running low. Your attendance will help fuel their mission to create a brighter future for our children.

Follow the Harrison Happenings Community Fund to stay updated on their journey and join forces with like-minded individuals. Together, let's inspire a culture of empathy, kindness, and generosity.


Your Support Matters!

By attending our event, you'll not only enjoy an unforgettable experience but also contribute to a noble cause. Help us make a tangible impact in the lives of those who need it most.

09/22/2024

Mark your calendars...

Harrison's Halloween Spooktacular event will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Harrison Community Center, 300 George Street, Harrison, OH 45030

The Harrison Happenings Community Fund will be there handing out some goodies!!! This year besides candy and little party favor-type toys, we will be handing out plastic Halloween Color Changing Cups with Lids and Straws to the first 40 kids who visit our booth!

Children are invited to participate in a costume parade at 5 p.m. Free goodie bags will be provided to the first 600 kids.

Families can enjoy a hay ride, a haunted house, music, and more.
Pets are also welcome to attend in costume, but they must be on a leash. The first 20 dogs will receive a treat.

We can't wait to see you there!!